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1. First cut
2. Second cut
5.
Make a second cut to form a notch, starting the
cut at least 5 cm (2 inches) above and away
from the first cut
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6.
Make the back cut from the opposite side of the
notch and about 5 cm (2 inches) higher than the
bottom of the notch as shown in
Important:
Stop the third cut 2.5 to 5.0 cm
(1 to 2 inches) from the notch to form a hinge
between the cuts
the tree from falling in the wrong direction
or twisting as it falls.
Note:
As the back cut nears the hinge
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7.
When the tree begins to fall, remove the chain
saw, shut it off, put it down, and retreat along the
path you determined in step 2.
Important:
If the tree begins to fall in an
undesired direction, immediately stop the
cut, shut off the chain saw, put the chain saw
down, and use a wedge to open the cut and
push the tree in the desired direction.
3. Hinge
4. Back cut
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15.
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Limbing a Fallen Tree
1.
Grip the chain saw as shown in
2.
Cut off the smaller limbs from the tree that are
not supporting its weight off the ground.
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3.
Cut the larger limbs that support the weight of
the tree from the bottom upward so that the
limbs do not pinch the saw blade
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